HOTEL
BRUFANI PALACE — Piazza Italia 12 — Perugia 06121
— ph: 0755732541 fx: 0755720210 — www.brufanipalace.com
- email: reservationsbru@sinahotels.it
This is a splendid-fabulous 5 star hotel. The building dates
back to the 19th century and is situated on Colle Landone,
one of the most majestic sites in town (at the top of the hill in
the center of town). There are 92 spacious rooms and suites and
the décor is befitting of a palace (and a 5 star hotel) —
luxury….The rooms have bath, TV, phone, minibar, safe and modem
connection — everything and more….The décor is
elegant — think palatial, warm, rich, inviting, antique….think
paintings, frescoes, fireplaces….luxurious and just transporting
- memorable. The hotel also has great dining at The Collins Restaurant
with its open terrace and serves Umbrian cuisine (the wine cellar
is good too). The hotel also has a garage and an American bar. This
is one of the most elegant hotels in town……beyond wonderful……
LA
ROSETTA — Piazza Italia 19 — Perugia 06121 —
ph/fx: 0755720841 — www.perugiaonline.com/larosetta
- email: larosetta@perugiaonline.com
This hotel is in a great location. It’s at the top of the
hill (just down from Brufani and Bella Vista). The restaurant here
is a favorite of mine….I spent a nice New Year’s Eve dining
with friends here….and, on another occasion (the next year
to be exact), I treated my parents to a fabulous and memorable dinner
here. Yes, I do like this place….There are 85 rooms at this
4 star hotel that has been family owned and run since 1922.
Each of the rooms has shower, bath, TV, phone, minibar, hair dryer
and some rooms have balconies and views. The décor is charming
and comfortable. Some of the rooms are amazingly ornate with frescoes,
chandeliers and other fancy touches, others are less formal —
all are pretty, all are unique. I mentioned the restaurant earlier,
but the Umbrian cuisine served here is exceptional. The ravioli
in walnut sauce, the veal "la rosetta", the truffle lasagna,
the tagliatelle in zucchini and saffron sauce — all just wonderful!
The Paradisi Toscani family do know how to run a hotel. You’ll
enjoy a drink at the bar here (very clubby/leather/warm) and there
are meeting rooms as well.
SANGALLO
PALACE HOTEL - Via Luigi Masi 9 - Perugia 06121 - ph: 0755730202
fx: 0755730068 - www.sangallo.it
or www.sangallo.com
- email: HOTEL@SANGALLO.IT
This is a luxury hotel in a marble building in the city center.
The hotel is named after Antonio da Sangallo who was the master
architect of the Rocca Paolina fortress which is right near the
hotel. The hotel is owned and run by the Valigi and Palazzetti families.
It's a 4 star property with 93 rooms. All the rooms have
shower, bath, TV, phone, minibar, terrace or balcony, views and
safe. The room dącor is inspired by Italian renaissance art which
you will find throughout the hotel (modern mixed with clean, traditional
lines). Some rooms have Jacuzzi and sauna. The hotel has a small
garden, a pool, a lovely terrace with great views and a fitness
facility. There is also a very good restaurant serving traditional
Umbrian cuisine including tagliolini with porcini mushrooms, risotto
with seasonal vegetables, veal filet with lemon cream sauce and
ice cream with chocolate sauce (perugina chocolate sauce!).
LOCANDA DELLA
POSTA — Corso Vannucci 97 — Perugia 06121 — ph:
0755728925 fx: 0755722413
email: novelber@tin.it
Right in the
historic center in a 17th century palazzo (just off the
Corso Vannucci — the main pedestrian street). This is the city’s
oldest hotel and there are frescoes (originals) in the salons. This
is a 4 star property. There are 39 rooms with bath, shower,
phone, TV, air conditioning, hair dryer and minibar. The décor
is antique and rustic country — very lovely. The views are
great. There’s a bar and a terrace — you’re on top
of the world! Quite a good spot in Perugia.
GIO’
ARTE E VINI — Via Ruggero d’Andreotto 19 — Perugia
06124 — ph/fx: 0755731100 — www.hotelgio.it
- email: hotelgio@interbusiness.it
This hotel is in the center of the lower town (not up in the historic
section), but it is quite a hotel. It’s a 4 star
property with 130 rooms. The décor is rustic, antique and
very pretty. Each room is named after an artist or wine producer
and the rooms are decorated with art by the artist (how cool is
that?). The rooms have shower, bath, TV, phone, minibar, hair dryer,
air conditioning and views (over the green countryside). The food
at this hotel is exceptional. The wines offered are incredible (the
list is one of the best ever). Some of the specialties served here
are umbricelli con rancetto, stragozzi with lamb sauce and wild
boar with spelt polenta (try the varieties of olive oil and vinegar
— who knew there were so many?). The hotel has another fabulous
property attached to it — the Gio Wine and Deli….4000
square meters of food, wine and crafts (a must see for any traveler)
— think of the gifts, picnics and pure enjoyment of looking
around this place. This is a cool hotel…..with a great store!
PERUGIA PARK HOTEL - Via A. Volta 1 - Perugia 06087
- ph: 0755990444 fx: 0755990455 - www.perugiaparkhotel.com
- email: info@perugiaparkhotel.com
There are 154 rooms and suites at this 4 star hotel
located outside the historic center of Perugia. The hotel is modern
and elegant - service oriented - filled with all a weary traveler
or businessperson might desire. The rooms offer every amenity including
private facilities, TV, phone, a/c, minibar, safe and in some rooms
jacuzzi baths. The decor is crisp and appealing. The hotel has a
fine restaurant with a super wine list - try the local (Umbrian)
specialties....there's a piano bar, a bar, an indoor pool, a gym
and some spa-type facilities - all in all, a fine hotel.
ALBERGO
FORTUNA — Via Bonazzi 19 — Perugia 06123 — ph:
0755722845 fx: 0755735040 — www.umbriahotels.com
- email: fortuna@umbriahotels.com
Right in the historical center of town in a 14th century
stone palazzo is this 3 star hotel (it has been totally renovated).
Each room (there are 34) has a bath, TV, phone, mini bar, air conditioning
and panoramic views. Speaking of views, from the roof terrace you
look over the rooftops of town (amazing). The décor in the
public rooms is nice with a mix of traditional and modern. The breakfast
buffet is good (meats, cheese, cereal, yogurt, breads, jams, croissants
among other items). The hotel is family run by Valeria Mencarotti.
This hotel is a good choice for location, views and hospitality.
You’re in the center of everything, trattorie, shopping and
sights. There’s a bar too. Good choice! A charmer.
HOTEL
PRIORI - Via Vermiglioli 3 - Perugia 06123 - ph: 0755723378
fx: 0755729155 - www.hotelpriori.it
- email: perugia@hotelpriori.it
A lovely hotel just off the Corso Vannucci (main pedestrian street
- great location - very close to the National Art Gallery). The
hotel has been completely renovated in the last 3 years and will
rise from a 2 star property to a 3 star property
this year. There are 55 rooms all have shower and toilet (some have
a bathtub). The hotel has recently taken over a nearby noble property
(16th century) and will have 3 wonderful suites in the near future
(restoration is in progress right now). The hotel has a lovely terrace
that looks over the rooftops of Perugia (such a great view) - breakfast
is served here daily (when it rains there is a covered dining room).
Breakfast is a self service buffet of eggs, bacon, cereal, brioche
and various morning drinks. Raffaele Stoppini is a charming and
gracious host (his family have been hoteliers for over 4 generations).
This hotel is well priced, has wonderful views - it's just a terrific
choice.
ETRUSCAN
CHOCOHOTEL — Via Campo di Marte 134 — Perugia 06124
— ph/fx: 0755837314 — www.chocohotel.it/
- email: etruscan@chocohotel.it
There are 94
rooms at this 3 star hotel in Perugia…..the word is
chocolate here…..before I start the hotel description, I have
to tell you that there is an entire meal — based on cocoa —
that can be ordered at the restaurant here! Have I tried it, NO,
but that should not stop you (I’m a pasta girl — chocolate
is for dessert and snacks). Maybe next time I’ll order the
meal…..As mentioned, the hotel has 94 well appointed rooms.
Each room has bath, shower, phone, TV, minibar and air conditioning.
The décor in the rooms is classic with sweet touches (some
of the rooms have painting on the walls — vines, trees, bowers).
The public rooms are sleek and comfortable. The restaurant serves
Umbrian fare as well as that chocolate meal and the dishes here
are very good. There’s a pool, a terrace and a garden. Do not
miss the Chocostore…..yum!
HOTEL
BONAZZI - Via Luigi Bonazzi 55 - Perugia 06121 - ph: 0755727701
fx: 0755737294 - www.bonazzihotel.it
- email: ercolanoh@tin.it
This is a cool little 3 star hotel located in a
17th century palazzo. There are 10 rooms with bath, phone and TV.
The décor is simple, comfortable - nice. Some rooms have
views. The price is good - the service friendly - there's a bar
- there's an internet point and a nice breakfast. You'll enjoy the
location of this hotel and the town of Perugia.
HOTEL
SIGNA — Via Del Grillo 9 (Corso Cavour) — Perugia
06121 — ph: 0755726667 fx: 0755724180 — www.paginegialle.it/hotelsigna
- email: hotelsigna@tin.it
There are 23 rooms and 12 apartments at this 2 star hotel
in the center of town. It is owned by the Signa family and it has
been operating for over 30 years. It was redone/refurbished in 1992.
The rooms have shower, bath, TV, phone and views. Three of the rooms
have balconies. The décor is simple and nice. The hotel is
quiet, there’s a good breakfast, a bar, a garage, a garden
and a good location.
OUTSIDE CITY
— VILLAS/FARMS
LOCANDA
SOLOMEO - Piazza Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa 1 - Solomeo
Di Corciano 06070 - ph: 0755293119 fx: 0755294090 - www.solomeo.it
- email: solomeo@tin.it
There are 12 rooms at this country house located just 10 km from
Perugia....12 rooms with a view.....the hotel is located in the
hilltop village of Solomeo. The atmosphere is serene, intimate,
warm and inviting.....each room is decorated differently with period
pieces (iron beds in some and wooden beds in others), warm colors
and care. In some rooms they've painted charming "frescoes"
on the walls....and, as mentioned each room has a view. The rooms
offer bath, TV and phone - totally comfortable. There's a garden,
a pool, a gym, a sauna and a panoramic terrace (more views). Dinner
is served for guests only and breakfast is served daily. My favorite
room is the muraled/frescoed Mazzeroli tea room - could it be more
lovely?
CASTELLO DELL’OSCANO — Localita Cenerente 06134 —
Strada Forcella 37 — ph: 075690125 fx: 075690666 — www.oscano.it
and http://oscano.com and www.oscano-castle.com
- email: info@oscano.com or
reservation@oscano.com
Set in the middle
of the forest, just outside Perugia is this beautiful Neo-Gothic
castle (a real castle). There are actually 3 residences on the property
and you can stay at any one of them (this is a large property).
The Castello has 11 wonderful suites and junior suites decorated
in 17th and 18th century style. The Villa
Ada is a 19th century house that has 21 elegant rooms
(comparable to a 4 star property). La Macina has 13
apartments which are simple but provide all the comfort you would
need. Each apartment can accommodate 7 to 8 persons. The restaurant
is for residents only and is served in the tradition and spirit
of the castle and the original Kings and Counts who stayed here
many years ago. The menu is selected daily by the chef based on
the freshest ingredients in season (and local). You order the table
d’hote (2 starters, 2 pastas, one main course, 2 side dishes,
water and dessert — all for about $30 per person). Dinner is
served at 8:30pm each evening. The hotel offers many diversions
including horseback riding, olive oil tasting (there are 5000 olive
trees on the property) — in October and November you can even
help pick olives, go to the mill and see how olive oil is made —
the best part is when they bring out the fresh bread or bruschetta
and you have your first taste of the oil on the bread. The wine
shop will organize wine-tastings, the chef will conduct cooking
lessons (with a member of the Cordon Bleu cooking circuit) —
they are well priced and depend on how many people participate (about
$15 for the wine tasting and about $35 for the cooking lesson) and
the hotel will help with rental cars, mini-buses and will organize
tours (they’ll take you to the Baci Perugina chocolate factory,
to Deruta for pottery and you can even go truffle hunting). Who
would not want to stay here????? A castle……a dream……
LE TRE VASELLE
—Localita Torgiano 06089 — Via G. Garibaldi 48 —
ph: 0759880447 fx: 0759880214
This hotel is
set in Torgiano, a town known for Lungarotti wines — Dr. Lungarotti
owns this hotel. Torgiano is a fortified village with a good wine
museum. You can even arrange to see the wine production on the estate
if you wish. The hotel has a stone façade and you stay in
the main building or one of two annexes (all great). This hotel
has a Buon Ricordo restaurant. The special meal is millefoglie
di vitello al rubesco e anelli di tartufo nero/veal, red wine and
black truffles — yum!) If you eat the special meal you’ll
receive a porcelain plate that shows the meal, the town and the
restaurant. These are great souvenirs and collectors items. These
restaurants are known throughout Italy as having the best food,
wine and ambiance. There is a great terrace where you can take your
meals in good weather or enjoy them in the dining rooms (equipped
with fireplaces in winter). This is a great spot to stay.
CIRCOLO VILLAFORTE
— Localita Parlesca 06080 — Strada Della Barca (La Cinella)
2 — ph: 075604627 fx: 066631295
This is a small,
cozy, country farm near all the sights in Umbria. It is a great
place to base yourself out of…..the rooms are bright, spacious
and charmingly decorated. The food and the wine are to die for and
the hosts (Ignazio Russo and Anna Di Quirico) are amazingly helpful
and welcoming. There’s much to do here too: swim in the spring
with waterfalls, swim in the pool, trek in the woods, ride horses,
explore the valley and the castle nearby…..Love this place!
SIRIUS
HOTEL — Via Padre Guardiano 9 — San Marco — Perugia
06131 — ph: 075690921 fx: 075690923 — www.siriush.com
- email: mail@siriush.com
There are 15 rooms at this 3 star hotel near Perugia. It’s
a simple hotel that offers good food, comfortable rooms, good location
and total relaxation. The rooms offer TV, bath or shower and phone.
The décor is plain and functional with nice touches. The
restaurant is for guests only and serves Umbrian and national cuisine…..very
tasty. There’s a garden, tennis, privacy and nice views.
CONCA
DEL SOLE — Ellera Umbria — Localita Corciano —
Perugia 06074 — ph: 0755171149 fx: 0755171140 — www.concadelsole.it
- email: info@concadelsole.it
This is a "village hotel" — rooms and flats in a
self contained village atmosphere in a big park. There are 44 rooms
with shower, bath, TV, phone, minibar, views and some have private
balcony or terrace. Of the 44 rooms, there are 11 flats with all
of the above and a living room and kitchen. This is a 3 star
property that was built in the early 70s. The style is that of a
country house. The décor is simple and rustic — comfortable.
Conca del Sole is owned by the Carnevalini Romani family. There’s
much to do at a "village hotel" — there’s a
pool, tennis, boules, games, playground, volley ball, disco, piano
bar and a restaurant. The restaurant serves Umbrian cuisine with
specialties like penne alla nocina, tagliatelle al tartufo, arista
al ginepro, tagliata di manzo alla rucola and zuppa inglese. All
very good! There’s a panoramic terrace at the restaurant too.
There’s plenty of parking. This is a good place for groups
and families.
